In a world where there is constant talk about more transparency and openness in government at all levels, now is a time to reflect upon an observation ... [Continue Story]
Public Affairs
Our Cold, Snowy Winter could Benefit Rockfish Population
Long, wet, snowy and cold winters, as 2025 has brought us, are just the thing to spark at least “cautious optimism” in Maryland’s striped bass program ... [Continue Story]
- Spy Music Review: An Ascendent Interlude Concert by Steve Parks
- Invasive Catfish, West Coast Oyster Shells Fueling Chesapeake Renaissance
- A new president and immigration policies changes: A chat with ChesMRC’s Matthew Peters
- Maryland deploys icebreaker to clear channels for watermen
- Rebuilding Together: A bold new chapter as Rebuilding Together Eastern Shore
- “Ready or Not” Program Gets Rave Reviews from Queen Anne’s at Home Members
Centreville Highlights
Kent Island Has Its Day by Brent Lewis
This year’s Kent Island Day, an annual family-friendly event organized by the Kent Island Heritage Society to celebrate the historical and cultural ... [Continue Story]
- Spy Minute: Is the Millstream Trail One of the Best on the Mid-Shore?
- Hitting the Mark: QAC’s 4-H Marksmanship Club at 50
- “God of Carnage”: A Chat With CHT Director Michael Whitehill
- Eastern Shore Democratic Summit Held
- Mrs. Madelyn Hollis Takes a Bow: A Celebration of a Teacher’s Life
- The Road from Here: A Chat with Eastern Shore Land Conservancy President Steve Kline
Spy Highlights
Spy Theater Review: ‘Never the Sinner,’ Leopold and Loeb by Steve Parks
If a whodunnit is your murder-mystery cup of tea, “Never the Sinner” may not be up your alley. But if the psychology of a pair or murderous lovers who ... [Continue Story]
- From and Fuller: The Politics of a Government Shutdown and Trade War Impact
- From and Fuller: Ukraine Meets Trump 2.0 and Reviewing the State of the Union
- From and Fuller: The State of Resistance – Is Washington the New Moscow?
- From and Fuller: A Trump Honeymoon without Checks and Balances
- From and Fuller: The Real Impact of DOGE
- From and Fuller: Trump Gazaland and the Muse DOGE Peeks into Federal Payment Systems
The Arts and Design
Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman: Journey to Nature’s Underworld
I recently attended the opening of Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman: Journey to Nature’s Underworld exhibition at the Lowe Art Museum, at the University ... [Continue Story]
- Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism by Anke Van Wagenberg
- Spy Concert Review: Jordan Tice Showcases New and Old at the Stoltz Listening Room
- Spy Concert Review: Ellis Paul at the Stoltz
- Bob Huntington to direct the 2025 All American Community Chorus in Normandy, France
- A Work of Heart: How Museums Can Strengthen Your Relationship by Daedelus Hoffman
- TAP Takes on Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite: A Chat with Maureen Curtin and Brian McGunigle
Ecosystem
Intense Maryland Energy Debates in Annapolis Fill a Single Afternoon
For the last few years, the nuclear energy industry has stood on the precipice of the Maryland energy policy debate, waiting for its ... [Continue Story]
- Maryland Levies Fines on Perdue, Valley Proteins for Environmental Violations
- Bay Climate Adaptation: The TNC Guide in Finding the Money for Major Infrastructure Change
- Mid-Shore Arts Plein Air Easton and ESLC Pair Up to Promote Land Conservation
- Wild-Caught Chesapeake Blue Catfish Phenomenon Booming: Thank Goodness
- Blue Crab Populations are Down, But Experts are Not Worried
- First Baby Eagles Hatch on Reborn Chesapeake Island
Maryland News
Ferguson warns of ‘Maryland Recession’
Maryland’s Senate president warned of a “Maryland recession” Tuesday, after a top bond rating agency released a report highlighting the state’s unique ... [Continue Story]
- Federal layoffs pose workforce threats beyond Prince George’s, Montgomery counties
- Services tax added to ‘menu of options’ as state grapples with budget deficit, looming federal cuts
- Maryland has reported high child fatalities for years. Now they say they’ve overreported.
- Delegates renew medical aid-in-dying bill, but Senate hurdle remains
- State ramps up effort to bring fired federal employees into the state fold
- CMS waiver approval process could be a hurdle for proposed Developmental Disabilities cuts
Shore Health
Keys to Treating Stress By Lisa J. Gotto
Do you find yourself doing a lot of numbing out lately? If you’re not familiar, “numbing out” is a practical term used in the wellness community to ... [Continue Story]
- Let’s Talk about It: Dare to Lead Training Shapes Mid-Shore Leaders with For All Seasons Beth Anne Dorman
- Mid-Shore Health: Getting to the Heart of Heart Disease with Dr. Ian Davis
- Let’s Talk About It: A Different kind of Valentine with For All Seasons CEO Beth Anne Dorman
- Mid-Shore Health: The role of forensic nursing with survivors of sexual and physical assault
- Qlarant Foundation takes a big step forward with first executive director Amanda Neal
- Mid-Shore Health: The war against lung cancer with Drs. Rashmi Benda and David Oliver
Mid-Shore Education
Gunston celebrates Class of 2025 college-bound athletes
The Gunston School is pleased to announce that four members of the class of 2025 have signed their letters of intent to play sports at the college ... [Continue Story]
- Wood Foundation awards $100K grant to Radcliffe Creek School
- Morgan State professor fined for presenting himself as licensed architect
- Slight increases on Maryland’s annual report card, but changes could be coming
- Radcliffe Creek School awarded grant to support students with ADHD and anxiety
- Prekindergarten Expansion For Private Providers Off To A Slow Start
- Spy Survey Summary on Learning for a Lifetime on the Mid-Shore
Brevities
Serendipity and Great Timing
The stars must have aligned this winter. The Akridge Group, a Washington D.C. based real estate and development company reached out to Jan ... [Continue Story]
Community News
2025 YMCA summer camp registration is open!
Registration for 2025 YMCA of the Chesapeake youth summer camps is now open. “Our summer camps are designed to give kids a place where they can ... [Continue Story]
- Vietnam Veteran’s Commemoration March 29
- Moore’s bill to rein in Blueprint school reform plan draws fire at hearing
- Advocates ‘frustrated,’ confused after meeting on proposed cut to DDA agency
- Tax cuts, increases part of Moore’s ‘growth agenda’ – Maryland Matters
- Mid-Shore Gives 2024 raises $102K in 24 hours
- Historic Maryland Inn Invites Public for Its Festive Célébration de Noël Christmas Event
Senior Life
It’s American Heart Month by Susan Covey
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, one in four deaths are caused by heart disease. The ... [Continue Story]
- Enjoy the health benefits of Thanksgiving Day by Susan Covey
- Upper Shore Aging Hosts the Re-Dedication of the Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center
- Herb Cain Appointed Executive Director of Upper Shore Aging
- Water, Water Everywhere…For Drinking, Playing And Exercising!
- Londonderry on the Tred Avon Named “Best Retirement Community” by What’s Up Eastern Shore for Ninth Consecutive Year
- Upper Shore Aging Honors Volunteers
Art Notes
Footloose coming to Church Hill Theatre
Are there any rock & roll fans out there? Well, get ready to join us and kick off your Sunday shoes! CHT will offer a live 90-minute production of ... [Continue Story]
- Church Hill Theatre announces a workshop in public speaking
- The Zebra Gallery opens new spring shows
- 16th Annual Kent County Poetry Festival – April 4-6, 2026
- Church Hill Theatre to hold auditions for ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ March 17, 19 and 20th
- Steven J. Schupak named Maryland Public Television’s next president and chief executive officer
- The Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival returns to CBMM on April 12-13
Ecosystem Notes
Riverkeepers to host Annual State of the Rivers Series
ShoreRivers is pleased to announce the return of its highly anticipated State of the Rivers events — a series of free presentations held each spring ... [Continue Story]
- Maryland residents want a menu of energy generation options, poll shows
- State park about to be added to last Maryland county without one
- The magic of frogs and forts at Pickering Creek EcoCamp
- University of Maryland “The Woods in Your Backyard” online course
- ShoreRivers shares 2025 legislative priorities
- Flock Together for the Great Backyard Bird Count: Find birds in your community and share the joy
Education Notes
Underground Railroad’s maritime history highlights 2/24 program in St. Michaels
The special exhibition, Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad will be the topic of discussion for a special Conversation ... [Continue Story]
- Governor’s education bill slows growth of per pupil funding, worrying advocates
- Gunston welcomes Mike Hardesty as Director of Facilities
- Share the Chesapeake story as a CBMM volunteer interpreter
- Chesapeake Forum’s Preview Party lights up post-holidays
- Superintendents seek ‘partnership’ with Moore on changes to Blueprint education reform plan
- Radcliffe Creek School awarded grant to support students with ADHD and anxiety
Health Notes
Keys to Treating Stress By Lisa J. Gotto
Do you find yourself doing a lot of numbing out lately? If you’re not familiar, “numbing out” is a practical term used in the wellness community to ... [Continue Story]
- Aging & Wellness Symposium set for April 12 at Heron Point
- An internationally-recognized expert on aging to speak in Easton, Chestertown
- For All Seasons offers suicide bereavement support goup facilitator training
- Choptank Health welcomes Rachel Lange, PNP, to pediatric practice
- Developmental Disability budget cuts delayed for now, but still loom for next year
- For All Seasons announces staff appointments
Food Friday
Food Friday: Full Irish
"Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!" They say that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, so you had best fortify yourself for the long, festive day ahead, ... [Continue Story]
Looking at the Masters with Beverly Smith
Looking at the Masters: Utagawa Hiroshige
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) was one of the most prolific and popular Ukiyo-e artists in Japan. The word Ukiyo-e means pictures of the floating ... [Continue Story]
Design with Jenn Martella
Design with Jenn Martella: “Rest-full” Cape Cod
Today’s house is a story and a half house Cape Cod design that has the elements of this popular style: compact floor plan, symmetry in plan and ... [Continue Story]
- Design with Jenn Martella: Coastal Cottage in Rock Hall
- Design with Jenn Martella: The Koast
- Design with Jenn Martella: Tilghman Treasure Trove
- Design with Jenn Martella: Victorian Transformation
- Design with Jenn Martella: The Fannie Stuart house, c.1885
- Design with Jenn Martella: The Mary Thomas House, c. 1860
From and Fuller Podcast
From and Fuller: The Politics of a Government Shutdown and Trade War Impact
Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment. This week, From and ... [Continue Story]
- From and Fuller: Ukraine Meets Trump 2.0 and Reviewing the State of the Union
- From and Fuller: The State of Resistance – Is Washington the New Moscow?
- From and Fuller: The Real Impact of DOGE
- From and Fuller: Trump Gazaland and the Muse DOGE Peeks into Federal Payment Systems
- From and Fuller: Trump chaos and RFK Jr. confusion
- From and Fuller: The Trump executive order blitzkrieg
Columnist J.E. Dean
Is Andy Harris representing Maryland or Donald Trump? By J.E. Dean
First District voters who have supported Andy Harris as a “man of principle” better think again. Last week Harris had two decisions to make. First, ... [Continue Story]
- How to Destroy American Higher Education by J.E. Dean
- Trump 2.0: The good, the bad, the ugly and the insane by J.E. Dean
- Trump’s dangerous tariff game is making the world a more dangerous place by J.E. Dean
- In praise of Inspectors General by J.E. Dean
- President Biden should have walked out by J.E. Dean
- Trump asks Congress to abdicate its constitutional responsibility by J.E. Dean
Columnist Howard Freedlander
Out and About (Sort of): Stars in Different Realms by Howard Freedlander
What did Willie Mays and Donald Sutherland have in common? Nothing. Except an overriding desire to excel in each’s craft. Mays was a true wonder ... [Continue Story]
- Out and About (Sort of): Slavery of Thought by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Higher Education on Edge by Howard Freedlander
- Strike for Democracy by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): American Voter by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Hospice Heroes by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): An Apolitical Document Fails by Howard Freedlander
Columnist Craig Fuller
Conversations with Craig Fuller: Ambassador and Author Frank Lavin
My friend and former White House colleague Ambassador Frank Lavin has a book coming out in March about his experience in the White House and ... [Continue Story]
- Midair collision over the Potomac: Week two update by Craig Fuller
- A midair tragedy last night in Washington by Craig Fuller
- The Classic Motor Museum starts a new trip in St. Michaels: Craig Fuller talks to Mike Iandolo
- MPT, the Chesapeake Bay and Viewers Like You: A Chat with Station Manager Steven Schupak
- So Much Money, So Little Time by Craig Fuller
- One Amazing Story by One Amazing Individual by Craig Fuller
Columnist Jamie Kirkpatrick
Phil By Jamie Kirkpatrick
Last month, America’s most famous rodent, Phil, emerged from his den, turned around, and went right back to bed. I think I know how he felt. I want to ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Laura Oliver
Everyone Lives Here By Laura J. Oliver
So, I’m sitting at the desk of JT, my personal trainer, and we’re catching up on the week’s pertinent activities before we get to work. I tell him ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Angela Rieck
Life’s lessons by Angela Rieck
Retirement is called the gift because it allows us to reflect on what we have learned in life. By now most of us have become comfortable in our own ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Al Sikes
White House Flails, Congress Dithers, What About the Supremes?
The Republican Party that was stood up by Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt and more recently Dwight Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan no longer exists. ... [Continue Story]
Opinion
The Political is Personal: Reflections on DEI by Margaret Andersen
As the women’s movement was unfolding in the late 1960s, all across the country women gathered in small, informal groups called consciousness raising ... [Continue Story]
- New report reveals value of resource conservation for Shore businesses by John Horner
- History of US Territorial Acquisitions By Tom Timberman
- Presidential pasts and an impending future by Steve Parks
- Maryland’s fiscal apocalypse by Clayton A. Mitchell, Sr.
- Analysis: Moore’s delicate balance as the session gets under way
- Electric Workboats on the Chesapeake? By Rob Etgen
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Maryland’s Legislature is failing rural communities By Janet Christensen-Lewis
Maryland’s Legislature is dominated by Senators and Delegates from urban centers—lawmakers who wield an overwhelming majority to pass legislation that ... [Continue Story]
- Letter to Talbot County Council: Keep employee handbook DEI statement
- Letter to Editor: Representative Harris snubs the ‘Beagle Brigade’
- Letter to the Editor: Will Rogers
- Letter to Editor: Delmarva Pride Festival: Fun, Food, Support and Free Advice
- Letter to Editor: Legal Challenge To Striped Bass Regulations Gets Wide Support
- Letter to Editor: Trust the Science; Listen To the Experts
